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Pathways - Recent Graduates

This job is open to Recent Graduates who have graduated, within the past two years, from qualifying educational institutions or career or technical program (or 6 years for Veterans). Currently Enrolled Students: If you will complete your degree requirements by the closing date of this announcement, you may apply.

Domestic / Civil Service

Customer Service Analyst

This position is located at the Kansas City Passport Agency(PPT/KC) where the incumbent serves as a Customer Service Manager (CSM) responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive customer service program for the assigned agency/center and, in conjunction with the other regional CSMs and the Customer Service National Program Manager develops customer service programs directorate.

Kansas City, Missouri

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Policy Advisor

The position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services Directorate, Office of Field Operations (VO/F). The incumbent serves as Policy Advisor with responsibility for the analyses of assigned regional and functional foreign policy issues and objectives associated with consular policy and nonimmigrant or immigrant visa eligibility.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. Position located in the Energy and Economic Security Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research Office of Economic Analysis (INR/ECON), supervising intelligence analysis on energy, economic security, trade, finance, and supply chains. Advises senior leadership on U.S. national policy.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Personnel Security Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Personnel Security and Suitability (PSS), Office of the Senior Coordinator for Security Infrastructure (SI), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). PSS is responsible for managing the Personnel Security Program, to include implementation of Executive Orders and other statutorily mandated personnel security and suitability programs including the Federal Investigative Standards, Continuous Evaluation, Quality Assurance, suitability for employment, etc.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Supervisory Program Analyst

This position serves as Chief of the Program Analysis and Evaluation Division (PAE) of the Office of Strategy, Resources and Policy (SRP) in the Bureau of Administration (A), Directorate of Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The SRP provides a full range of administrative and program planning services, and PAE supports in evaluating and assessing space management program planning utilization to A/DOES offices.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Support Services Specialist

This position is located in the General Services Division, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/EX/GSD). GSD provides general administrative support to the Bureau including provision of contractual services, procurement of goods and services, building and property related matters (including telephones, locks, construction, etc.), supplies and equipment, asset management (i.e.,inventory), domestic emergency planning, and records management.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Special Assistant

The Special Assistant position is located in the Immediate Office of the Under Secretary for Management (M). The Special Assistant collaborates with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff to understand the Under Secretary's perspectives on current situations and plan for upcoming activities. The position requires the ability to interact effectively with high-ranking officials internally and externally as well as peers in various offices and Bureaus within the Department.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026

Social Science Analyst

This position is located in the Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL/RCD). The incumbent is responsible for developing and communicating design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) policy and guidance across INL domestically and overseas.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, Executive Office, Office of Workforce Operations (M/EX/WO). WO is responsible for M Family Human Capital Management (except for CA and DS) and serves as the primary liaison with the Bureau of Human Resources (HR) on human capital matters for Bureaus receiving service by M/EX. This office also oversees the Performance Management, Employee Relations and onboarding/offboarding of M family employees.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

Program Analyst

This position is located in the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD)'s Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV) . PPEV advances the America First Global Health Strategy by promoting accountability, impact, and transparency through the collection, analysis, and use of data for evidence-informed decision-making, supported by high-quality data systems and interactive visualizations and tools.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

General Engineer

These are TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT positions located in the Overseas Support Services Branch, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer responsible for the review and inspection of structural modifications, structural maintenance, and installation of a wide variety of highly complex security equipment systems of U.S. government facilities worldwide.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in Bureau of Intelligence & Research, Office of Analysis for Terrorism, Narcotics, & Crime, (INR/TNC), & reviews classified information on global terrorism, narcotics, & crime, & leads synthetic drug & crime analysis in Europe/Eurasia/Middle East to inform U.S. policy.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in Bureau of Intelligence & Research, Office of Analysis for Terrorism, Narcotics & Crime (INR/TNC) & reviews classified information on global terrorism, narcotics & crime & leads fentanyl supply-chain & crime analysis in East & South Asia/Pacific to inform U.S. policy.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The subject position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS). The incumbent is responsible for managing staff and leading the efforts to support A/DOES's seven supported offices.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 15, 2026

Foreign Affairs Officer

This position is located in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Integration (PM/DI). PM/DI advances U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities by serving as the primary integrating body between the Department of State and the Department of War. PM/DI ensures State-DoW coordination, integration, and fully informed decision-making that optimizes the impact of interagency activities. For more information about this Office, visit: PM/DI

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 15, 2026

Program Analyst

This position is located at the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), Office of Domestic Operations, Visa Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/DO) in Williamsburg, Kentucky. KCC activities improve the efficiency of overseas visa operations while strengthening U.S. visa and border security. Click here to learn more about the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Talent Services, Client Services Division, Classification Branch (HR/TS/CLI/C). HR Classification serves as an initial point-of-contact for Department of State employees and processes routine, complex, and sensitive position classification/management issues/requests, and other administrative procedures.

Multiple Locations

Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Investigative Specialist

This position is located in one of the domestic field or resident offices within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Domestic Operations Directorate, Office of Field Office Management, (DS/DO/FLD). The office manages policies and processes for domestic field and resident offices across the United States. Its responsibilities include investigating passport and visa fraud, providing protective security to foreign dignitaries, and maintaining liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement.

Multiple Locations

Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Management and Program Analyst

This position is in the Specialized Investigative Support (SIS) Branch, Criminal Investigations Division (CR), Office of Investigations (INV), Directorate for Domestic Operations (DO), Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). CR is responsible for the investigation & coordination of criminal cases related to passport/visa offenses, providing oversight of agency criminal investigative policies, providing field unit investigation support, & for maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Contracting Liaison

This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (CA/EX/GSD). GSD provides general administrative support to the Bureau (i.e. provision of contract services, procurement of goods/services, building/property related matters, supplies/equipment, asset management, domestic emergency planning, records management, Bureau's security/safety programs, and supplies for consular sections overseas, etc.).

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026

Passport Specialist

This position is in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate, Boston Passport Agency (CA/PPT/BN), where the incumbent accepts and adjudicates passport applications and authorizes issuance to qualified American citizens and nationals as provided by the laws and regulations of the United States.

Boston, Massachusetts

Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026

Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer

These position are located in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM), Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers (RSAT). PM/RSAT is the Department of State's principal entry point for bilateral and regional political military questions from the U .S. government interagency and foreign governments. It is also a link between the Departments of State and Defense, interfacing with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and the Combatant Commands on regional security issues.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026

Supervisory Passport Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Chicago Passport Agency , Passport Agency (CA/PPT/CG). This position oversees adjudication and passport application review, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations. Serves as part of the Agency/Center leadership team to support effective operations.

Chicago, Illinois

Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026

Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

This position is located in the Office of Personnel Security & Suitability, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS). The incumbent supervises the Unit responsible for managing Department of State's (DoS) Continuous Vetting (CV) program, directing and coordinating the vetting process of real-time investigations to ensure the reliability, loyalty, fitness, and trustworthiness of previously cleared Department personnel. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS

Arlington, Virginia

Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026

Travel Management Specialist

The position is located in the General Services Division of the Office of the Executive Director in the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/EX/GSD). CA/EX is responsible for providing a wide range of management support for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, including infrastructure, human resources, travel, and controlled consular supplies.

Washington, District of Columbia

Closing Date: Jun 18, 2026



Worldwide / Foreign Service

Foreign Service Office Management Specialist (FS 9017)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Foreign Service Consular Fellow - Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish Proficiency

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officer (FP 2885)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026

Diplomatic Security Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) (FP-2501)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026

Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027

Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer (FS-2550)

Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic

Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027

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